Re: Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin Character Analysis Home › Forums › Once Upon a Time › Character discussion › Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin Character Analysis › Re: Mr. Gold/Rumpelstiltskin Character Analysis May 9, 2012 at 5:41 pm #146126 eternalflameParticipant There seems to be some confusion over why Mr. Gold was planning a trip. I’m pretty sure his trip is about finding Baelfire? I’ve read so many theories on why Mr. Gold wants to leave town, but I think the answer is pretty simple: To find Baelfire. [adrotate group="5"]